October weather forecast
Southwood, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Southwood, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

October comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 75.9°F (24.4°C) to an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C). During the October nights, an average temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Southwood, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Southwood, in October, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Southwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Southwood. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In Southwood, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Southwood, the average high-temperature is 64.2°F (17.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Southwood?

In Southwood, Maryland, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout October, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Southwood have in October?

In Southwood, the average day length in October is 11h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Southwood, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Southwood, MD

Average temperature in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Southwood, MD

Average pressure in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Southwood, MD

Average wind speed in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Southwood, MD

Average humidity in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, July and November (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Southwood, MD

Average rainfall in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Southwood, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Southwood, MD

Average snowfall in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Southwood, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Southwood, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Southwood, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Southwood, MD

Average UV index in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Southwood, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Southwood, MD

Average visibility in October - Southwood, MD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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